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Kailash & Manasarovar Tour Ex-Lucknow (10 Days) – Helicopter

Duration10 Days
DifficultyChallenging
Maximum altitude5,550 m (trip facts; verify Day 7)
Best seasonMay, June & September
Package price $3,800.00

Tour Overview

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Kailash & Manasarovar Tour from Lucknow — 10 Days

Travel via Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa into Tibet to visit sacred Lake Manasarovar and complete the Mount Kailash Parikrama.

The programme combines road transfers, domestic fixed-wing flights and charter helicopter connections with high-altitude trekking, Himalayan scenery and spiritual visits. Flights and border operations are subject to weather and permissions.

Tour at a glance

Trip reference KMY/FEH/3
Duration 10 days
Route in daily programme Lucknow → Nepalgunj → Simikot → Hilsa → Purang (Taklakot) → Lake Manasarovar → Darchen → Kailash Kora → Purang → Nepalgunj → Lucknow
Gateway described in trip facts Nepalgunj, Nepal (the day-by-day programme starts and ends in Lucknow)
Travel modes Road/coach, fixed-wing domestic flights, helicopter and trekking
Listed travel months May, June and September; future dates to be confirmed
Maximum altitude The trip facts state 5,550 m; Day 7 separately gives Dolma La Pass at 5,600 m and an altitude field of 5,800 m. Confirm the correct figure before travel.
Package price Contact Fly Everest Holidays for a current confirmed quotation. The supplied document contains no current per-person price.

The source describes the overview as starting by air from Kathmandu, whereas the detailed 10-day programme starts in Lucknow. Confirm the correct departure arrangements with the operator.

Journey highlights

Flights and helicopter

Fly between Nepalgunj and Simikot and connect with Hilsa by helicopter, subject to weather and flight operations.

Sacred Lake Manasarovar

Travel past Rakshastal and participate in puja and hawan beside Lake Manasarovar as local conditions permit.

Mount Kailash Kora

Visit Yam Dwar, trek to Diraphuk, cross the Dolma La route and continue via Zuthulphuk.

High Himalayan scenery

Experience dramatic mountain landscapes and views of the western and northern faces of Mount Kailash.

Listed accommodation

Stop Hotel / guesthouse named in the supplied programme
Nepalgunj Hotel Kalapatru or Hotel Siddhartha
Simikot Hotel Simikot Inn or similar
Purang / Taklakot Hotel Himalaya or similar
Lake Manasarovar Swami Ji Ashram or similar
Darchen Mountain Water Hotel or similar
Diraphuk New Guest House or similar
Zuthulphuk New Guest House or similar

Guesthouses may be substituted; final properties and room arrangements are subject to confirmation.

Travel requirements and practical information

  • Flight baggage: The supplied material limits combined checked and hand baggage to 10 kg for the Nepalgunj–Simikot–Hilsa flights and return, with excess fees payable by travellers. Reconfirm with the operating carriers.
  • Kora baggage: The document states a maximum of 5 kg for luggage during the Mount Kailash Parikrama.
  • Horse and porter requests: Arrange through the guide before the Kora. Availability is not guaranteed; personal riding horses are excluded from the package.
  • Travel documents: Passport and travel-insurance copies are listed as required documents.
  • Medical report: The source calls for a medical fitness examination report submitted 25 days before entry, issued within the preceding six months by an eligible Indian public hospital. Requirements may differ by traveller and date; verify the current official rules before booking.
  • Operational flexibility: Weather, health conditions, border rules and Chinese-authority restrictions may affect flights, hotels and the daily itinerary.
Price validity: The supplied offer for Indian nationals was stated as valid only through September 2026. No current package price is provided in this document. Request updated rates, permits, inclusions and travel dates before promoting or selling this trip.

Payment and cancellation conditions in the source

The supplied terms require 100% of payment to reach Fly Everest Holidays Pvt. Ltd. by bank/telegraphic transfer 30 days before departure, together with a passport copy. Please reconfirm the currently applicable terms.

Cancellation notice before departure Listed charge
30 days 20% of total trip cost
15 days 50% of total trip cost
10 days 90% of total trip cost
7 days or less 100% of total trip cost

The source requires cancellation notices in writing. It does not specify all intermediate timing bands; obtain the current full cancellation policy before payment.

Optional pilgrimage and leisure extensions

Ask the operator about additional journeys to Muktinath, Janakpur Dham, Damodar Kund or Kagvusundi Lake, or shorter stays in Pokhara, Chitwan, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot. No extension duration or price is supplied for this package.

Risk, responsibility and confirmation

Travel may be affected by changes in Tibet tourism rules, landslides, road closures, earthquakes, flooding, snow, political disruption, flight cancellations, sickness or accidents. The supplied conditions state that associated extra costs may be borne by travellers. Review the operator's current booking terms, insurance arrangements and contingency procedures before departure.

Trip Specifications

Starting Point Lucknow, India
Ending Point Lucknow, India
Meals Package Vegetarian meals; D on Day 1, B/L/D on Days 2–9, B/L on Day 10
Transportation Road/coach, domestic flights, helicopter and Kailash Kora trekking
Accommodation Hotels and guesthouses; dormitory rooms on parts of the route

Travel Itinerary

10 Days
1
Arrive in Lucknow and travel to Nepalgunj by road, completing India–Nepal immigration formalities en route. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals D
Accommodation Hotel in Nepalgunj (Hotel Kalapatru / Hotel Siddhartha or similar)
Altitude 450 m
Driving 5–6 hours
Distance 300 km
2
Early-morning transfer to Nepalgunj Domestic Airport for the flight to Simikot. Overnight at the hotel in Simikot.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel Simikot Inn or similar
Altitude 3,770 m (as supplied)
Important Notes
The source lists approximately 45 minutes flight time and an altitude of 3,770 m. Verify the destination altitude and schedule before publication.
3
After breakfast take a helicopter flight from Simikot to Hilsa. Cross the Karnali bridge into the Chinese border area, complete immigration and customs procedures, and drive to Purang (Taklakot) for dinner and overnight.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel Himalaya or similar in Purang (Taklakot)
Altitude 3,770 m (as supplied)
Driving 45 minutes
Distance 15 km drive
Important Notes
Helicopter journey is listed as 25 minutes. Flights, immigration and the departure route are subject to actual operating arrangements.
4
Drive toward holy Lake Manasarovar, passing views of Rakshastal. Enjoy views of Mount Kailash and the lake, and take part in puja and hawan as conditions allow. Overnight in a lake-area guesthouse.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Swami Ji Ashram / Manasarovar Guest House or similar
Altitude 4,558 m
Driving 2½ hours
Distance 110 km
Important Notes
Travellers requesting horses or individual porters for Kailash Parikrama should inform the guide before the Kora; availability is not guaranteed.
5
Spend the morning in prayer and puja at Lake Manasarovar. After lunch drive to Darchen, the base camp for Mount Kailash, and stay overnight in a hotel.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Mountain Water Hotel or similar in Darchen
Altitude 4,620 m
Driving 1½ hours
Distance 35 km
Important Notes
Confirm any personal horse or porter requests with the guide before the Parikrama.
6
Drive from Darchen toward Yam Dwar, meet the yak handlers and load group logistics. Visit Yam Dwar, then trek gradually toward Diraphuk with views of the western face of Kailash and, from the overnight stop, views of its northern face.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation New Guest House or similar in Diraphuk
Altitude 4,860 m
Walking 5 hours
Driving 1 hour 45 minutes
Distance 45 km drive; 16 km trek
Important Notes
Distance and timing reproduced from the supplied schedule; verify actual transfer routing.
7
Begin an early and strenuous ascent toward Dolma La Pass. The source describes approximately four to five hours ascending to a pass listed at 5,600 m, followed by another four to five hours descending past Gauri Kunda to Zuthulphuk. Overnight in a basic dormitory guesthouse.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation New Guest House or similar; basic dormitory in Zuthulphuk
Altitude 5,800 m (daily field; verify)
Walking 10 hours
Distance 22 km trek
Important Notes
Source conflict: trip facts list a maximum altitude of 5,550 m, the pass is described at 5,600 m, and this day has 5,800 m in its altitude field. Confirm figures.
8
Complete the third day of Kailash Parikrama with a gradual approximately 10 km walk to Chongdo, where transport meets the group. Drive onward to Purang (Taklakot) and stay overnight in a hotel.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel Himalaya or similar in Purang (Taklakot)
Altitude 3,770 m
Walking 3 hours
Driving 5 hours
Distance 10 km trek; 145 km drive
9
After breakfast complete exit and immigration formalities on the Chinese side, walk approximately 10 minutes to Hilsa and continue by flight to Simikot or Nepalgunj if conditions permit. The overnight location depends on weather and actual connections.
Meals B/L/D
Accommodation Hotel or lodge in Hilsa, Simikot or Nepalgunj (conditional)
Walking 10-minute border walk
Important Notes
The flight is weather dependent; overnight may be in Hilsa, Simikot or Nepalgunj. Verify arrangements and any costs of delays.
10
Take the Simikot–Nepalgunj flight, subject to the previous night’s location and flying weather. After lunch continue by road toward Lucknow, concluding the 10-day programme.
Meals B/L
Driving 5–6 hours
Distance 300 km drive
Important Notes
Source flight duration approximately 45 minutes. End-of-tour transport depends on weather and which overnight location was used on Day 9.

What's Included & Excluded

Services Included
  • 1 night hotel in Nepalgunj (twin sharing) with vegetarian meals
  • 2 nights lodge in Simikot or Hilsa (basic dormitory room) with all meals
  • 2 nights hotel in Taklakot (twin/triple sharing) with all meals
  • 1 night Manasarovar guesthouse (dormitory room) with all meals
  • 1 night hotel in Darchen (twin/triple sharing) with all meals
  • 1 night guesthouse at Diraphuk (dormitory room) with all meals
  • 1 night guesthouse at Zuthulphuk (dormitory room) with all meals
  • Arrival/departure transfers in Nepalgunj by private vehicle
  • Nepalgunj–Simikot–Nepalgunj fixed-wing flights (Twin Otter or Dornier)
  • Simikot–Hilsa–Simikot helicopter flights (up to 4 passengers at a time)
  • Domestic airport taxes on specified sectors
  • Tibet group visa and travel/trekking permits
  • Transportation within Tibet by luxury coach
  • English-speaking Tibetan guide
  • English-speaking Nepali tour manager
  • Oxygen and first-aid kit for emergency use
  • Humla restricted-area permit and royalties
  • Porter cost in Hilsa on outbound and inbound transfers
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Complimentary duffel bag and daypack
  • Complimentary use of windproof jacket
Services Excluded
  • International airfare to Kathmandu and return
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Personal riding horse during Kailash Parikrama
  • Travel insurance
  • Emergency rescue and evacuation insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Bottled drinks
  • Extra Kathmandu hotel night in case of early return from Kailash
  • Extra accommodation in Nepalgunj, Simikot or Hilsa due to flight cancellations
  • Extra expenses caused by natural disasters or unforeseen circumstances
  • Visa splitting and additional transport costs for early return from Tibet
  • Tips and gratuities
Package price $3,800.00

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